Welcome, The One Mission Day Camp Counselors!

A Note From The Director

We are so excited to have you join us at The One Mission Day Camp this summer!! I want to thank each of you in advance for dedicating your time and energy to our campers this summer. Your generosity and excitement are vital to our camp and we greatly appreciate each one of you.

On this page, you will find essential information regarding transportation to and from camp, packing guidelines, and what to expect during your time with us. Please review these materials at your earliest convenience to ensure you have plenty of time to gather all necessary supplies and address any questions you might have.

This year’s camp will be incredible! We are here to support you however you need. If you have any additional questions, concerns, or just would like to chat prior to camp, please email me at julianne.kelleher@campcasco.org anytime. 

We can’t wait to see you soon! If you’d like to connect with other camp volunteers in the meantime, join our WhatsApp Group!!

Sincerely,
Julianne “Sox” Kelleher
Day Camp Director

Sox as our 2024 Sibling Camp Director encouraging our Olympians

Dates And Times

There is a mandatory training session on Sunday, June 29th from 10am - 4pm at Dana Hall School. This is mandatory for new and returning volunteers alike. You’ll get to see the space, meet the team, learn about our campers, get some additional training, and get the space ready for campers!

Monday June 30 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Tuesday July 1 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Wednesday July 2 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Thursday July 3 - 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Friday July 4 - 10:00AM - 2:30PM (this is our Family Fun Day at Hale Education)

Getting To Camp

The One Mission Day Camp is located on a small field of Dana Hall School campus (45 Dana Road, Wellesley MA). 

Arrival is 9:00AM every day, and dismissal is at 5:30PM every day, with the exception of July 4th. on July 4th, we will be hosting a Family Fun Day at Hale Education. Volunteers are expected to be there from 10:00AM - 2:30PM.

Our activities will take place at the front of the Shipley Center. Parking is located right next to the center. If you click the address above, it will take you directly to the correct area. Please note that if you are driving and parking at Dana Hall, we will need to know your car make, model, color and plate # so that we can have a parking pass obtained for you. 

Please note that parking is extremely limited. We encourage you to use the Whatsapp group to carpool with fellow counselors (even if it’s parking at a nearby lot and only carpooling the last few minutes). LINX Camps operates on the same campus, and starts earlier than we do. Because of this, parking is not always easy to find.

Theme Days

Theme days are a wonderful way to get into the camp spirit! This year, the theme of the week is DECADES! Some of our counselors go all out dressing up for our theme days, and we coordinate games and crafts throughout the week to go along with our theme days. Counselors are encouraged to coordinate their outfits to fit the theme days. This could be as simple as wearing a themed t-shirt that you already have in your closet. The more excitement we show the campers, the better! 

**While costumes are strongly encouraged, please note that there is no need to go out and spend money on these themes. Some of the best costumes are handmade!**

2025 The One Mission Day Camp Theme Days

  • Monday:  Old Hollywood -- think silent movies, black and white classics, pin curls and bowler hats. It’s all about the glamour, darling!

  • Tuesday: Rock n’ Roll and Disco -- Whether you’re more into ZZ Top or ABBA, this day is all about the music of the 60’s and 70’s!

  • Wednesday: 1980’s -- Totally tubular! There are plenty of classic 80’s movies with excellent style icons to get inspired by!

  • Thursday: 2010’s -- Live our your Hannah Montana fantasy and be a pop star for the day, or simply dab after every interaction.

  • Friday: 1770’s (Hale Education Day) -- it’s only fitting that we celebrate the 1770’s on the 4th of July! We couldn’t throw away that shot…

Sparkles, Rainbow, and Noodle show off their camp spirit with colorful costumes

Packing List

You may want to have a change of clothes for your days at camp as well as a few extra items. Refer to the list below and feel free to bring any other supplies that you think might be useful during your day. You may get dirty or wet during the day so take that into consideration when dressing for the day. Please note that closed-toe shoes are mandatory at all times except going to and from the swimming area.

SUGGESTED ITEMS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Water bottle

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat with a brim

  • Sunglasses

  • Jacket, sweater, sweatshirt or fleece

  • Rain jacket

  • Modest swimsuit

  • Towels for swimming or water fights

  • Closed toe and closed heel shoes (required)

  • Sandals or flip flops for swimming at the pool

  • Backpack, fanny pack or tote bag

  • Insect repellent

  • Chapstick

  • Watch

  • Any and all theme day accessories 

Important Notes

We will be providing daily snacks and lunches. While you are permitted to bring your own snacks and lunch, you will be asked to keep individual items out of sight from campers and will eat these during your allotted break time. 

  • There is a mandatory training session on Sunday, June 29th from 10am - 4pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided, but please be sure to bring a water bottle and sun screen!

  • Volunteer meds will be stored in personal brown bags in a single locked cabinet in our Med Shed that all volunteers have access to. A selection of over-the-counter meds for volunteer use will be provided there as well, though we encourage you to bring your own OTC meds if you have a need for a specific brand or type of medication. If you would like more privacy/protection over your personal meds, we encourage you to bring your own small lockable container.

  • Use of firearms, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, or illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. This includes while on breaks. Violators will be sent home IMMEDIATELY and suspended from attending camp in future years if any of these items are found in their possession or used.

  • DO NOT BRING any gum, candy, fireworks, or valuable items. 

  • Cell Phone Policy: We have a 100% zero tolerance policy on all camper cell phones. Upon arrival at camp, all campers will check in their cell phones at our Med Shed. “Unplugging” is incredibly important to helping the campers bond and make the most of their time at Camp Casco, and we ask for your support in enforcing this rule. Because of this, we ask that you do not use your cell phones at all during camp time. You may use your cell phones only during breaks and away from view of the campers. This goes for tablets, iPods, and laptops as well.
    This policy applies to all campers and all volunteers (with the exception of Camp Leadership and their designees) and will be strictly enforced.

Dorito with a camper on Ancient Greece day

We can’t wait to see you there!